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Real Estate & Homes in Camarillo - Camarillo Camarillo Camarillo History In the 1830s, a group of several hundred Mexican colonists were led into Ventura County by Jose Maria Padres and Jose Maria Hijar. The group, known as the Hijar-Padres Expedition, was under the direction of Mexico's Vice President, Valentin Farias, to settle parts of California. Among this group of colonists was a man named Juan Camarillo, who would eventually settle in the city of Ventura. It was the middle of the 19th century, and the Mexican government was still granting huge pieces of California land to Mexican citizens. One such grant was the nearly 10,000-acre Rancho Calleguas, given to the Ruiz family in 1847. About 30 years later, Gabriel Ruiz would sell the land to Juan Camarillo; Camarillo, in turn, created the Camarillo Ranch, thus sparking the beginning of the city by the same name. Five years later, Juan Camarillo passed away and leadership of the ranch fell into the hands of his 16-year-old son, Adolfo. Adolfo enlisted the help of the local Chumash people to work the ranch and plant trees in the area. Some of these trees remain today on the north side of U.S. Route 101. The ranch initially relied on cattle, but Adolfo switched to crop farming, finding success in beans, grains and citrus fruit. The Camarillo family was very active in supporting the development of the city. Adolfo held many civic leadership positions and often donated lands for worthy causes. These included the community's first high school, St. John's College, a Southern Pacific rail line and the 101 highway. It was Southern Pacific that gave the town site its name when the depot was built in 1910. The town grew on the strength of Camarillo Ranch and a few nut and grain warehouses near the train depot. The construction of Highway 101, a route from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, brought increased traffic to Camarillo in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1964, residents voted to incorporate, choosing a city seal that bears the likeness of founding father Adolfo Camarillo. About Camarillo The historic architecture adds to Old Town's charm. St. Mary Magdalen Chapel, the Camarillo family's chapel, was built in the early 1900s and remains as an impressive reminder of Camarillo's history. Other local landmarks are the Evangelical Free Church, Dizdar Park and Los Primeros Structured School. Residential Camarillo offers a nice mix of established neighborhoods and new home subdivisions, as well as suburban and rural areas. The northeast end of the city has a lower density population and attracts the more affluent homebuyer, from retirees to upper-middle-class families. The west end of Camarillo has more people and a more diverse population. Up-and-coming singles typically find their starter homes or condominiums on this side of the city. Prices for detached, single-family homes range from about $500,000 up to $3.5 million. Some of the most valuable properties are found in the Santa Rosa neighborhood; these are typically expansive homes on large, secluded lots. Scenic views of mountains and valleys are common, while some homes even have ocean views. Midrange family homes are available in the neighborhoods closer to Highway 101. These are typically priced between $600,000 and $800,000. The properties in this range were typically developed in the 1980s and 1990s and feature good-sized three- or four-bedroom homes with fenced lots. The more centrally located condominium and townhouse complexes of Camarillo feature many options for the value-oriented buyer. Units range in price from $450,000 to about $1 million. Activities Golf is a popular pastime for Camarillo residents, as reflected by the choice of courses available within driving distance. Within 20 miles of the city, there are more than 10 courses; within the city itself, there are four. Private options are the Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club and Las Posas Country Club. The weekend golfer will appreciate the convenience of the two public facilities, Camarillo Springs and Sterling Hills. Community events, large and small, give locals many opportunities to socialize and enjoy all their city has to offer. Summertime brings the Annual Greek Festival, Camarillo Fiesta and Street Fair, the Camarillo Air Show and the popular Concerts in the Park series. Year-round art walks and holiday festivals are held in Old Town. Shopping is available at the Camarillo Premium Outlets, off of Highway 101 at Las Posas, or in the Old Town shops on Ventura Boulevard. Beyond Camarillo, day trip attractions include Ventura County beaches, Santa Monica Regional Mountains and the Six Flags amusement parks in Valencia. Schools Camarillo Fast Facts Total area*: 18.9 square miles
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